Medical Paralegal

Company Description

HealthCare Support Staffing, Inc. (HSS), is a proven industry-leading national healthcare recruiting and staffing firm. HSS has a proven history of placing talented healthcare professionals in clinical and non-clinical positions with some of the largest and most prestigious healthcare facilities including: Fortune 100 Health Plans, Mail Order Pharmacies, Medical Billing Centers, Hospitals, Laboratories, Surgery Centers, Private Practices, and many other healthcare facilities throughout the United States. HealthCare Support Staffing maintains strong relationships with top providers in healthcare and can assure healthcare professionals they will receive fast access to great career opportunities that best fit their expertise. Connect with one of our Professional Recruiting Consultants today to see how a conversation can turn into a long-lasting and rewarding career!

Job Description

Functions as a resource for all OH employees particularity in the area of medical malpractice and general liability claims. Assists internal and external customers with questions that relate to FL Statutes

.•    Identifies potential claims against the company•    Manages files on assigned Identified Potential Claims, Intent to Sue and Suit cases•    Attends all depositions involving physicals, residents, and team members•    Assists in preparing for depositions•    Acts as a liaison between employees, physicians, and attorneys•    Assists with discovery, interrogatories, research, deposition, maintain evidence, and trial preparation•    Assist in scheduling all focus groups and participates in focus groups.•    Facilitates arrangements for court exhibits•    Participates in AHCA on site investigations and assists employees and physicians in formulating their responses to AHCA investigation inquires•    Attends meeting as required and is a part of assigned committees•    Participates in Policy and procedure development and revisions to ensure compliance with federal and state statutes and regulations.

Qualifications

•    5 years of clinical OR medical legal experience (OH Req – not flexible)

•    Knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software (OH Req – not flexible)•    Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, business or closely related field (OH Req – not flexible)

•    Experience working with legal claims including identifying potential claims

•    Experience with AHCA (http://ahca.myflorida.com/)•    Experience with depositions, trials, and focus groups

Additional Information

Hours for this Position:

Monday-Friday 8 am – 4:30 pm preferred (could work 8:30 am-5 pm)

Advantages of this Opportunity:

 •    Competitive salary $25.00 – $27.37 per hr

 •    Excellent Medical benefits Offered, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, and PTO

 •    Growth potential 

•    Fun and positive work environment